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Highgate, Wa, Au

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Produce Accurate and Clear Mine Instructions: Develop detailed mine instructions, including lateral and vertical mine development and stope notes, by transforming conceptual designs into execution-ready plans for approval by the Senior Planning Engineer.Safety and Compliance Participation: Actively participate in safety and daily compliance meetings, ensuring that all issued instructions are clear, correct, and easily understood by Operations.Development and Execution of Mine Plans: Design and implement short-term and medium-term mine plans to optimize resource extraction, align with production targets, and adhere to safety standards.Collaboration with Survey and Operations Teams: Work closely with survey and operations teams to prioritize and execute development activities, ensuring effective communication and coordination across departments.Scheduling and Coordination: Create detailed schedules for drilling, blasting, and ore extraction activities, focusing on efficient resource allocation and adherence to project timelines.Technical Analysis and Reporting: Conduct technical analyses, including geotechnical assessments, ventilation requirements, and material handling logistics, to support planning decisions and project evaluations.Optimization of Mining Processes: Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions in mining operations, utilizing data-driven approaches and the latest mining technologies.Compliance and Safety Management: Ensure that all mine plans comply with regulatory standards and safety protocols, contributing to a safe working environment and minimizing operational risks.Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating current practices, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending innovative solutions to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Generate, schedule, and execute short-term Drilling, Blasting, and Ancillary mine plans to effectively achieve operational goals while prioritizing safety and cost-efficiency.Enhance resource recovery by meticulously designing stope shapes, drilling plans, and blasting plans, while strictly adhering to industry safety standards.Develop comprehensive drilling plans that align with the 13-Week schedule, ensuring the safety and productivity of underground drill and blast operations.Foster effective communication and collaboration with underground mining contractors, continuously monitoring and evaluating operational performance indicators.Drive business improvement initiatives by actively participating in process enhancements and optimizations within the organization.

Ord River, Western Australia, Australia

Actively participating in regular weekly meetings with various underground mining departments to address production, construction, and safety concerns, and collaboratively developing strategies for short-term mine planning, including determining the stopping sequence, backfill sequence, and ventilation routes.Conducting comprehensive ventilation surveys, encompassing primary and secondary ventilation, and accurately measuring fan pressure for primary fans and vent rise. Utilizing this data to update ventilation simulation models and develop ventilation plans.Ensuring that all ventilation requirements comply with the relevant legislation, specifically referencing the Mine Safety and Inspection Regulations (MSIR) of 1995.Working closely with project and planning engineers to proactively plan and establish adequate development and systems well in advance of execution, in order to meet ventilation and paste/backfill requirements.Effectively communicating ventilation and backfill needs and identifying any deficiencies to relevant stakeholders, including contractors.Overseeing the maintenance and expansion of the underground paste fill reticulation system.Managing the implementation of paste filling in accordance with the mine schedule for different stopes.Collaborating with the Geotechnical and Processing departments to assess and monitor the quality of paste fill.Assisting in the weekly coordination of development, drill & blast, ventilation, and related activities

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Collaborated with diverse underground crews, actively contributing to site risk assessments and undertaking engineering projects.Gathered and analyzed drill bit performance data to drive design enhancements and optimize drill bit effectiveness.Proficiently utilized Deswik-CAD software to design and develop haul roads and create layouts for the underground mine.Regularly updated lean graphs to ensure efficient operations of both underground mining and surface processing activities.Assisted in coordinating development, drill & blast, ventilation, and other associated activities to facilitate seamless workflow and operational effectiveness.

Australia

Performed shift analysis duties under supervision.Prepared samples for analysis daily which included registration, splitting, crushing, pulverizing, and sizing in accordance with procedures.Performed general housekeeping duties.Performed any other tasks as directed by the Laboratory Management Team.

Hopes Down 1

Optimized utilization of mining fleet, implementing effective traffic management solutions, and engaging in design work to enhance operational efficiency.Streamlined reporting processes by preparing accurate and timely daily and weekly reports, leading to continuous improvements in reporting procedures.Offered valuable assistance to supervisors, superintendents, and planners in various operational areas, ensuring smooth operations and facilitating effective decision-making.Conducted meticulous data validation reports, including Picket Fence, SiteTech, and Ampla analysis, to ensure data accuracy and identify areas for improvement.Played a key role in critical development design jobs for Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS), utilizing Vulcan software for design purposes.

Masters Of Professional Engineering, Mining And Mineral Engineering, 8 Cgpa

Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

Masters Of Engineering Sciences (Mining), Mining And Mineral Engineering, 8.2 Gpa

Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General, 7.96 Cgpa